Weyrwoman Duties

Entered by: ShirlEmail: angeleyes@swfla.rr.com

Catagory: PeopleDate: 2006-08-25
Relevant to: Arolos and DF

Summary: The Weyrwoman has a lot of responsibility. In this article those responsibilites are touched on. For those interested in what a Weyrwoman should be doing this article should help outline that.

Article: The Weyrwoman like any dragonrider must care for her dragon first and foremost before anything else. Once the needs of her dragon are met, the Weyrwoman has the important job of keeping the Weyr running as smoothly as possible. The Weyrwoman however can only work effectively if she has a good staff. It's very important that she utilize the talents of all those capable of helping her keep the Weyr running efficiently. The following is a list of duties the Weyrwoman has to see to whether personally or by delegation.

It is important to note that any of the following can be delegated to the Weyrwoman Second- who in turn delegates appropriately to Jr. Weyrwoman as needed. Jr. Weyrwoman are usually placed on a rotational basis switching duties every three months or so to ensure that all the Jr.Weyrwoman are given an opportunity to learn the various duties involved in running a Weyr.

Because it's impossible for any one person to excel at everything, the Weyrwoman will try to utilize each Jr. Weyrwoman where her strengths lie most, as well as exposing her to the full extent of her own job.

Section - 1 Queen's Wing

1. Drills
2. Leads her wing
3. All Goldriders- Help out after Threadfall- assisting healers in calming injured dragons, or dragons of injured riders (possibly both)

Meetings can be consolidated- Crafters/Headwoman/Stores Keeper. Meetings also used for those attending to bring any concerns they have to the WW's attention.

Please note: Weyrguards are under the management of the Headwoman, not the Weyrleaders and it is her they would go to with any problems/needs. The Headwoman would then bring this up at the monthly meetings.

Section - 3 Weyr Management

Section off Weyr (Spread out over each month) - and inspect each area for proper function.

1. Notes any problems areas- brings them up to Weyrwoman/Weyrleader for review.
2. Talk with each person in charge as well as a visual inspection of areas.

Section - 7 Weyrling Lessons

Section - 8 Tithing Trains

a) Due date for tithes (spread out so they're not all at the same time)
b) Arrange for dragon transport if necessary along with hold representative
c) Establish hold liaison specific to tithe

2. Once tithes arrive WW or representative, Headwoman and Hold representative go through the tithe wagon. Headwoman will make arrangements for storage. Complete list left with WW. Hold representative given guest quarters for the night, to be escorted around by a Weyrguide.
3. Tithes that aren't on time

a) Send dragonrider to inquire after.
b) Determine if reason for delay is reasonable. Set new due date.
c) Penalties to ensue if delayed without good cause- consult Weyrleader

Section - 9 Fosterings

1. Handles fosterings - Creche children being fostered within/without the Weyr
2. Interviews those to foster children

Section - 10 Hatchings

1. Weyrwoman is expected to be at all Hatchings. Tries to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

a) Talk with Goldrider about gold.
b) Talk with Candidate Master about Candidates.

2. Weyrwoman to kick off Hatching Feast
3. Personally greet each new Weyrling- congratulating them

Section - 11 Visitors to the Weyr

Weyrwoman to make visitors feel welcome, ranking guests given special attention.

Section - 12 Filling in Weyr Positions

When any major Weyrfolk (Crafters, Support Staff) position is vacated, the Weyrwoman is responsible for getting it filled.

Section - 13 Records

1. Record Keeper - Delegates various record tasks to record the following:

a) Eggs laid/ Hatchings/ ratio of colors to Hatchings
b) Names of new dragons/partners (visits each one)
c) Mating of Golds - egg production of each queen
d) Deaths of dragons/riders
e) Marriage, birthings and all deaths throughout the Weyr (Visits the Infirmary daily for reports-- visits the sick)
f) All ranks and positions should be updated accordingly (Visits WL office daily to get any updates)

2. Makes sure tasks that are delegated are completed by Jr.Weyrwoman

Section - 14 Gather

1. Announces the beginning of the Mid-Summer Gather for Weyr to go and enjoy
2. Announces the Mid-Summer Gather Dance signaling the end of the Gather
3. Dances with any dignitaries in attendance

Section - 15 Arolos Weyr Protectorate

Responsible for making sure all the Holds in the Protectorate are protected as predetermined by charter.

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